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Crackdown on social security fraud saves €76.5 million this year

Fraud prevention and detection mechanisms have been strengthened, resulting in significant savings this year.

26 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The fight against fraud in social security has resulted in savings of €76.5 million in 2023. This figure reflects the implementation of mechanisms for preventing, detecting, and combating improper payments.

In the previous two years, €159 million in improper payments related to social security were identified, highlighting the ongoing efforts in this area.

The responsible authorities have intensified their actions to prevent fraud, ensuring stricter oversight of payments made.

The effectiveness of these measures has been underscored by various sources, who acknowledge the need for close monitoring to ensure the proper use of public funds.

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